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Love In Singapore is the first release of Mammootty in 2009. Scripted, produced and directed by Rafi-Mecartin, the movie also features Jayasurya, Navneet Kaur, Salim Kumar, Nedumudi Venu, Bijukuttan, Suraj Venjarumoodu in prominent roles.

Synopsis
Machu (Mammootty) is a person who began his life as a rag picker. He has grown and has become a rich and successful scrap dealer. He happens to meet Perera (Nedumudi Venu) who swindles Machu of some amount. Machu falls in love with Perera’s daughter Diana (Navneet Kaur). But Perera escapes with his daughter to Singapore. Machu follows and what happens in Singapore forms the rest of the story.

Analysis
One never walks into a Rafi-Mecartin movie expecting a good story. Like all Rafi-Mecartin movies, Love In Singapore is a comedy fare with a bunch of LOL moments. The entire plot is weak but it is the comedy elements which makes the movie work. The first half is average with some good comedy but in places you find that in places the intended comedy falls flat. There are some ridiculously funny but brilliant sequences like the one in which Kerala is introduced. Salim Kumar and Bijukuttan are not upto their usual form. But still, the first half is engaging enough.

The second half is the movie’s strength. The comedy generated by Suraj and Mammootty is really funny. It is the second half of the movie which really turns things around. Leaving no room for unwanted sentiments, the second half is packed with loads of comedy and action. Rafi-Mecartin are not known for brilliant climaxes, but in this movie, the climax is passable with some tiny suspense elements. The movie is a fast paced comedy which is enjoyable mostly.

Performance Of The Cast
Mammootty excels in the role of Akri Machu, the scrap dealer. He looks handsome even at this age which is really commendable. Mammootty’s ramp walk song is a must watch for style analysts. His performance in all departments be it stunts or comedy is excellent. Some noteworthy LOL moments are the scene at the end of the movie where Machu (who is illiterate) is introduced to English speaking board members of a company. Jayasurya is cool in the cameo role he plays.

Navneet Kaur has very little to do in this movie. But she does make a pretty sight. Once again we are seeing Suraj Venjarumoodu overshadowing all others in the comic department. Salim Kumar and Bijukuttan seem rusty. Nedumudi Venu is good as the Perera saayip who swindles Machu.

Technical Analysis
Direction by Rafi Mecartin is very good. The director duo seem to be in full control of the movie. Scripting is also good because the movie never wanders off path too much. Cinematography by Sanjeev Shankar is excellent. The beautiful locales of Singapore are captured very well. Special mention for the art director for creating good colorful sets especially the one where the ramp walk song was shot.

Action director needs special mention for creating some good sequence of action without too much unrealistic effects. Costumes and make up are spot on. Mammootty’s costumes are really good. Music by Suresh Peeters is average. The movie has been made with very good production values. The VFX works are very good.

Verdict
A typical Rafi Mecartin movie held together by Mammootty and Suraj. Watch out for Mammootty and Suraj Venjarumoodu’s performances. In the end, Rafi Mecartin and Mammootty’s Love in Singapore is an enjoyable laugh fest with good doses comedy and action. Go in there with a mind to laugh and you won’t be disappointed.

Rating: 7/10

 

No introductions. I am getting straight to the topic. One more thing, the names of directors are not according to any order. Equal preference to all.

Gautham Vasudev Menon – Every frame in his movies has style written all over it. I still consider his movie Kaka Kaka as the best cop film ever. Vaaranam Aayiram was a truly magical emotional experience which brought back memories of my dad. Keeps films and film making simple, which itself is the beauty of his films.

Ranjith – One of Kerala’s finest script writers who knows how best to treat commercial flicks and sensitive films. Thirakkatha is one of the finest example of this man’s creativity and knowledge about cinema. He knows what he wants from films and more importantly what the audience wants from his films.

Sasikumar – This name would sound familiar if I mentioned the word Subramaniyapuram. The manner in which he chose a perfectly ordinary subject and made it extraordinary is really magical. His eye for perfection is easily visible in the way he has set Subramaniyapuram, selected its locations, songs and cast.

Sekar Kammula – Another name you will recognise with the word ‘Happy Days’. A mechanical engineering graduate, he entered the film industry and captured attention with his movies. A person who has eye for simplicity server cinema in the most preferable manner avoiding over dramatization, vulagrity and violence. He is the true king of feel good love stories and master in introducing new talent.

Shankar - One word that can be associated with all his movies are ‘Extravagance’. Filmed in amazing sets with eye catchy duets, melodious music and breath taking frames, he is the true master of big budget movies. His midas touch and no compromise attitude towards quality is amazing which has helped him maintain a zero flop track record.

This is a marvelous video and I was laughing my brains out when I saw this. This is a must watch for all budding techies.

The clip was enacted and directed by techies from Techno Park, Trivandrum.